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The Cruel Sea

ImmunityReward

Also played as: Cruel Sea · Dressed To Keel

3times played
3seasons
S29first played, Ep 4
S38last played, Ep 10
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A recurring immunity challenge (tribal / team), played 3 times across 3 seasons between Survivor 29 and Survivor 38. Format: precision, race, water, swimming, throwing.

  • PrecisionAim: throwing, rolling, slingshots, catching
  • RaceFirst to finish wins
  • WaterPlayed in or on the water
  • SwimmingSwimming is required
  • ThrowingThrow balls, sandbags, rings or coconuts at a target

Sources: The Cruel Sea · survivoR dataset

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  1. The Cruel Sea, Survivor 29
    S29 · Ep 4Tribal
    Winner hidden (spoiler-safe)Coyopa
  2. Cruel Sea, Survivor 36
    S36 · Ep 6Tribal
    as “Cruel Sea”
    Winner hidden (spoiler-safe)MaloloYanuya
  3. Dressed To Keel, Survivor 38
    S38 · Ep 10RewardTeam
    as “Dressed To Keel”
    Winner hidden (spoiler-safe)WardogJulieLaurenRick
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